Mind the Hive
a daily Schelling-point game
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What is Mind the Hive?
Mind The Hive is a daily social prediction game based on Schelling point mechanics, where players try to coordinate answers without communication. The game features two types of questions: Converge questions where you match the crowd by picking the most popular answer to score high, and Diverge questions where you dodge the crowd by picking the least popular answer to score high.
Each day, players answer four scored questions, with each question worth up to 25 points for a maximum daily score of 100 points. Players are scored against all answers that came before them, creating a cumulative leaderboard. The game includes a
Mind the Hive pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Completely free to play. No paid tiers, no subscription, no in-app purchases. The game has no ads and requires no sign-in or account creation.
Mind the Hive pros
- Completely free to play with no cost
- No ads interrupting gameplay
- No sign-in or account required
- Daily format creates habitual engagement
- Unique converge AND diverge question types
- Based on game theory Schelling point mechanics
- Maximum 100 points per day provides clear goals
- Each question worth up to 25 points
- Seed question helps early risers
- Scored against all previous answers globally
- No communication needed - pure prediction
- Quick gameplay - just answer 4 questions
- Accessible web-based platform
- Appeals to game theory enthusiasts
- Test your ability to predict crowd behavior
Mind the Hive cons
- Only 4 questions per day limits gameplay
- No multi-player mode - solitary experience
- Daily reset means you cannot play more
- New game with limited player base
- No saved progress without account
- Limited to web browser - no mobile app
- No social features or leaderboards shown
- Questions may repeat or become predictable
Frequently asked questions about Mind the Hive
What is Mind The Hive?
Mind The Hive is a daily social prediction game based on Schelling point mechanics where you try to match or dodge the crowd by predicting what answers other people will give to questions.
How do I play Mind The Hive?
You answer four questions daily. For Converge questions, pick the most popular answer to score high. For Diverge questions, pick the least popular answer to score high. Each question is worth up to 25 points, with a maximum daily score of 100.
What are Converge and Diverge questions?
Converge questions require you to match the crowd by picking the most popular answer. Diverge questions require you to dodge the crowd by picking the least popular answer. Both types are Schelling point and anti-Schelling point games.
Do I need to create an account?
No, the game requires no sign-in. You can play immediately without creating an account or providing any personal information.
Is Mind The Hive free?
Yes, the game is completely free to play with no ads, no subscription fees, and no in-app purchases or paid tiers.
How many questions can I answer per day?
There are four scored questions each day, generally two converge questions and two diverge questions, for a maximum daily score of 100 points.
What is the seed question?
The seed question is included to build up the distribution of answers for future days, improving the game experience for early risers who would otherwise have fewer answers to compare against.
How am I scored?
You are scored against all answers that came before you. Each question is worth up to 25 points, and your performance is measured against the cumulative distribution of all previous player answers.
What is a Schelling point?
A Schelling point is a focal point where people can coordinate without communication. In Mind The Hive, you win by predicting what others will choose as the most obvious answer, or by finding the anti-Schelling point by choosing what others won't.
Can I play more than once per day?
The game is designed as a daily experience with four questions per day. Once you answer the daily questions, you must wait for the next day's questions to become available.